http://thecivicfabric.org/2009/06/14/public-schools-and-private-auto-companies/ Thoughts From the Stair Stepper Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:18:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://thecivicfabric.org/2009/06/14/public-schools-and-private-auto-companies/#comment-120 John Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:26:30 +0000 http://www.thecivicfabric.org/?p=861#comment-120 Thanks Chris In some ways, your story is similar to far too many across the State and nation. I am working with the local media to do more to cover the issue of poor educational quality. I firmly believe that most teachers want to do a good job. I would surmise that board members want to do the same. We have to find a way to inform these people that there is a better way of doing "education." Technology will not replace good teaching - ever, but it can help teachers overcome barriers that result in some kids failing or loosing their joy of learning far too early. It is the job of leaders like yourself to band with others to broaden the horizon to what is possible. Once they see it and "get it" most will rise to the challenge. As a former Marine, you probably understand more than me that these are the essential qualities of a good leader! Thanks for the post. Thanks Chris
In some ways, your story is similar to far too many across the State and nation. I am working with the local media to do more to cover the issue of poor educational quality. I firmly believe that most teachers want to do a good job. I would surmise that board members want to do the same. We have to find a way to inform these people that there is a better way of doing “education.” Technology will not replace good teaching – ever, but it can help teachers overcome barriers that result in some kids failing or loosing their joy of learning far too early. It is the job of leaders like yourself to band with others to broaden the horizon to what is possible. Once they see it and “get it” most will rise to the challenge. As a former Marine, you probably understand more than me that these are the essential qualities of a good leader! Thanks for the post.

]]> http://thecivicfabric.org/2009/06/14/public-schools-and-private-auto-companies/#comment-119 Chris Romano Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:18:09 +0000 http://www.thecivicfabric.org/?p=861#comment-119 This is a really nicely done comparison. Sadly, I think your analysis would be lost on my local school boards (there are 3 in my town of just 60,000). They are so steeped in steeple-building, self-preservation and rarely do much in the way of thoughtful reflection or planning beyond the next tax levy. I wish I could compel them to read this. This is a really nicely done comparison. Sadly, I think your analysis would be lost on my local school boards (there are 3 in my town of just 60,000). They are so steeped in steeple-building, self-preservation and rarely do much in the way of thoughtful reflection or planning beyond the next tax levy. I wish I could compel them to read this.

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